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Count to 10 (and Back Again!): A FlipFlap Board Book

Count to 10 (and Back Again!): A FlipFlap Board Book

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Workman Publishing

Publisher

Workman Publishing

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Release Date

May 06, 2025

ISBN

978-1523529650

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Read this book forwards and backwards! For young kids learning their basics and exploring the world around them, this board book teaches how to count from 1 to 10—and back again, from 10 to 1.

This board book has two spines—one on each side—so that the book opens outward left and right. Plus, each page is shaped like a number from 1 to 10! As new stars appear in the darkening night sky, count them along with the rhyming text:

Just ONE star in the sky.
TWO stars now in the blink of an eye.
Twinkle, twinkle number THREE.
Then FOUR stars for us to see....

Then, in order to close the book correctly, count backward while the sun rises again:

The stars have aligned and there are TEN.
A necklace of NINE glisten like gems.
A shower of EIGHT put on a show.
See the SEVEN sparklers glow....

With wonderfully layered design, illustration, and text that can be read forwards and backwards, there's a surprising amount to discover in this small but mighty board book that begs to be read multiple times.

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novel counting board book

June 03, 2025 (Updated: June 30, 2026)

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COUNT TO 10 (AND BACK AGAIN!) is a fun counting board book. The book consists of alternating flaps that allow children to count up to 10 stars before encouraging them to count back down again.

What I loved: The style of this board book is unique with flaps opening to both sides, back and forth. This is unique and brings something new to the counting experience. The images are simple but colorful and show the correct number of stars on each page as the flaps open. Rhyming text around the numbers add to the fun of being read aloud. The font is clear enough with contrasting colors that help in low light settings like bedtime. This is a great pick for little ones who are learning counting.

What left me wanting more: As a small thing, the book does need to be read in reverse or realigned when the reader gets to 10 (they zip back together essentially), which can be tough if readers like to stop reading in the middle or skip around pages. Additionally, this mechanism requires 2 hands available to read the book, and it can be tough for little ones to do on their own.

Final verdict: Overall, COUNT TO 10 (AND BACK AGAIN!) is an entertaining counting board book that will work well for young toddlers.